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Local Tribute To French Journalists

AFTER the unparalleled mobilization of more than 4 million people in France last Sunday, and thousands all other the world, The French Embassy and the Alliance Française of St Lucia will organize a tribute to the 17 victims and those who were wounded during the terror ordeal which took place in Paris last week against the French satirical newspaper “Charlie Hebdo”.

This gathering will take place at 5:45 p m tomorrow evening, at the Alliance Franҫaise in Castries

“The intention is to allow for expressions of unity and solidarity, and confirm our unwavering commitment to the fundamental values of democracy; being freedom of opinion and freedom of the press’, said a spokesman for the organizers.

Everyone is welcome. A condolence book will be opened to the public at the Alliance Française and media houses are invited to send representatives to this meeting.

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